Joel Salatin #1456
Summary
Joel Salatin, co-owner of Polyface Farms, joins Coffee with Mike to critique federal agricultural subsidies and the executive order on meat processing, arguing that market manipulation and regulatory capture favor large processors over small farmers. They discuss the causes of the historic decline in beef herds, including drought, aging farmers, and the long cattle production cycle. The conversation also covers the unsustainable water usage in the Southwest, comparing the economic value of irrigated crops to urban amenities, and explores how regenerative practices like mob grazing can resto…
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